Myth and Evidence
Mathieu valade
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Myth and Evidence
A light emanating from the interior of a frosted glass display case hints at the silhouette of a legendary creature: a unicorn. The translucent surface blurs the reading of its realistic-looking forms. Both exposed and concealed, elusive and imprisoned, the evanescent presence of the magical being exudes a certain magnetism. There is no doubt that this symbol of purity and grace, which has captured the Western imagination for centuries, still exerts its powers of fascination.
Year created : 2017
Technical specifications
Materials : Urethane animal shape, faux fur, metal, polycarbonate, plywood, wood
Number of items : 1
Dimensions : 9’8″ x 9’2″ x 3’2″
Weight : 1350 lbs
Notes : Freestanding
ARTIST
Mathieu Valade, QUEBEC
Lives and works in Chicoutimi, Quebec. Mathieu Valade explores contradictory relationships between simple forms and the complex images they evoke when subverted. His work has been shown in leading institutions including the Musée d’art contemporain du Val-de-Marne and Quebec City’s Musée national des beaux-arts (MNBAQ).
